What are the causes of Ureaplasma?

Urogenital disease

Do I need to treat Ureaplasma?

Ureaplasma may be unnoticeable in some men, but in others, symptoms such as urinary frequency, pain, discharge and burning appear, according to the New York Urology Specialists. Treatment involves the isolation of ureaplasma and administration of antibiotics.
How to test for Ureaplasma?
A biopsy or swab, which is tested in a lab, is used to diagnose Ureaplasma. The biopsy or swab may be taken from the vagina, uterine lining, urethra, or urine sample. Due to its small size, Ureaplasma is nearly impossible to see under a microscope.
Could Ureaplasma be asymptomatic for a long time?
An infection with ureaplasma can stay in the body for many years and may be asymptomatic. It can remain undetected for years unless specifically tested for. It is more commonly seen in females but males can also carry it for years without showing any symptoms. The infection that has been detected now may not be a recent infection.

Is Ureaplasma infection a sexually transmitted disease?

Ureaplasma infection is associated with non-gonococcal, non-chlamydial urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) in young men. The organism has also been found in 40-80% of asymptomatic sexually active young women.

How is Ureaplasma infection detected?

cervical swab
Can Ureaplasma cause infertility?
A review of research found that U. urealyticum was associated with a higher risk of infertility in men. Another type, Ureaplasma parvum, was not linked to male infertility. Ureaplasma infection may cause some conditions that lead to pain and discomfort in the genital area.